Indus River Valley

What river was the Ancient Indus Valley Civilization built around?

• Nile River

• Yellow River

• Tigris River

• Indus River

What river was the Ancient Indus Valley Civilization built around?

• Nile River

• Yellow River

• Tigris River

• Indus River

What type of religion did the Indus have?

• Polytheistic

• Monotheistic

• Pantheistic

• Atheistic

Which was a major city in the Indus Valley?

• Babylon

• Harappa

• Thebes

• Ninevah

What major architectural work was built in Mohenjo-daro?

• The Great Bath

• The Great Wall

• The Great Hall

• The Great Tower

What do archaeologists believe the Great Bath was used for?

• A community pool for the kids.

• Ritual drownings to appease the gods.

• Ritual bathing/cleansing ceremonies.

• Practice area for the Indus Synchronized Swimming Team.

What happened to the Indus Civilization?

• A massive earthquake destroyed their cities.

• A horrible plague swept through, killing everyone.

• They went to war against the Greeks and were destroyed.

• No one knows for sure, but possible climate change or invasion.

What group took over the places left behind by the Indus?

• The Assyrians

• The Aryans

• The Egyptians

• The Chinese

What were the cities of the Indus River Valley like?

• They were unplanned messes.

• They were laid out in a grid pattern.

• They had drainage and sewer systems.

• They had uneven brick homes.

Where on earth is the Indus River Valley?

• Iraq

• Pakistan and Western India

• North Carolina

• China